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Posted on Nov 09, 2008

Heating problem the heater in the front passenger area doen`t blow heat fan works and the temp controll works when you turn it to hot it makes a klicking sound and nothing happens

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  • Anonymous Nov 13, 2008

    I have the exact same problem as above(doily_131).

  • zornestammie Dec 07, 2008

    2002 ford explorer, had clicking sound under dash it blows air but it is cold air. tell me what this is.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    reviewing your problem I need to know the following

    1 is it electronic? ( the temp is shown on a display)
    2. is it a standard temp control with red and blue temp selector fan control and directions ( upper vents ,floor defrost etc.)

    Does the blower work on defrost? If you are hearing air but not getting warm air the problem most likely is in the blend door located under the dash board on passenger side. If you have mechanical ability get a Chilton book for the vehicle and follow the step by step directions. It can be intimidating but with common sense and some patients you can repair this your self


  • Anonymous Mar 27, 2014

    WHEN YOU TURN THE TEMP DIAL TO HOT IT STARTS TO MAKE A KLICKING NOISE. ALMOST LIKE A FLAP IS STUCK ON FROZEN

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I came across this due to I was searching for a transmission issue and saw this. But I had the EXACT same issue just this past September. The blower worked, on all vent settings, but when the temperature setting was adjusted, to any heat level, with exception of it being at the coldest temp setting, I had nothing but cold air blowing out with the continous clicking noise. There was no heat from any of the vent settings. I took it to a Ford dealer to diagnose and repair, and it was in fact the Blend Door; just as already suggested by bobneu. It was a little pricey though, just less than $1000.00 for the dealer to repair, due to the fact it is located under the dash that had to be dismantled to get to it. Most of the cost to repair was labor, not the part, that was less than $50.00. If you do know someone who won't mind spending the time to dismantle the dash and putting it back, then I definately would go that route. It will cost alot less than taking it to a dealer.

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